Mayor Shadbolt hits back after report says he is 'struggling'
Report highlighted a leadership void, but Sir Tim said he would not resign.
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Southland highway closed after milk tanker, car crash
One person was flown to hospital with serious injuries.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Primordial flying reptiles: Tuatara leave Invercargill
Fears for the future of the reptiles arose when the museum was closed to the public.
'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'
Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.
'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liability
In 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.
Heat returning to South Island this week
Christchurch is expected to warm up each day this week.
Whitebaiting a big part of Southlander's life
Nephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.
Veterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in Canterbury
Damaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.
Russian wife left man living at property investigated over death - neighbour
Police were called to a Grace St address at 4.15pm yesterday after woman's body was found.
'Little puffballs' boost takahē population
Two pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.
Name suppression lifted on woman accused of Southland murder
Dale Watene's body was found by police in May, about a month after he went missing.
Flood warning issued after heavy rain
'A number of rivers have started rising so we have activated the flood warning.'
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
New Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3m
The new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.
Act may set up southern base
All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Two injured in Southland crash
Car and concrete truck collide near Otautau, leaving one person critical, truck toppled.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Invercargill council woes: New docs reveal businesses' fears
Letters written by the Southland Chamber of Commerce compound sense of chaos at council.
'So full of love': Young Kiwi woman's sudden death a mystery
Nineteen-year-old who died suddenly remembered for her 'happy-go-lucky' spirit.
Air NZ's present to Southlanders flying home for Xmas
The airline's newest route has had a turbulent first year.
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt taps new deputy, skips consultation
Shadbolt is able to make the appointment single-handedly under a 2012 law change.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Mike Puru: What I learned when my family's house burned down
The Hits host Mike Puru says the Ohau fire reminds us of what matters most in life.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recovery
Bailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.
Invercargill deputy mayor quits in new blow to council
Toni Biddle's resignation comes amid a Government probe into the council.
'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulations
Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.